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Economic Reforms in a coalition Govt.

economic governance, the one aspect that distinguished the past two Lok Sabhas was the fact that it was the first time since the start of economic reforms that a single party — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — enjoyed a majority…

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Lok Sabha Election Results

third Narendra Modi government differ from the two previous ones that came to power in 2014 and 2019? The answer will lie in the composition of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha. Here are a few things that will change.

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The Issue of Postal Ballot

Election Commission to issue directions to Returning Officers to complete the counting of postal ballots before finalising the EVM counting. ISN’T COUNTING OF POSTAL BALLOTS COMPLETE BEFORE EVM COUNTING IS FINALISED? Before 2019,…

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We Need to Dream New Dreams : PM

He also talked about the significance of Kanyakumari and most importantly the philosophies of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda once said, “Every nation has a message to deliver, a mission to fulfil, a destiny to reach.” WHAT H…

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Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt. Moves SC

approached the Supreme Court seeking urgent directions to Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to release more water into the National Capital Territory (NCT) region. The move has come due to an unprecedented surge in temperatures, leadin…

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Agnibaan Rocket

a private space company, Agnikul Cosmos, carried out the first successful launch of its indigenously-built rocket last week, opening up a new chapter in India’s space sector. This was not the first time that an Indian private comp…

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Global Food Policy Report, 2024

RELEASED BY: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). INDIA RELATED FINDINGS 38% Indians consume unhealthy diet (Calorie dense & nutrient poor). 28% Indians consume all the five recommended food groups ie Starchy stap…

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Pulses Imports Rise

the consumer price index for cereals was 8.63% higher than that in April 2023. But this inflation in the price of roti may not have significantly hurt a majority of poor and lower middle class Indians, thanks to the government’s f…

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Vivekananda Rock

the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from May 30 to June 1 to mark the culmination of BJP’s Lok Sabha election campaign. This marks a callback to his two-day visit to Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath shrine at the end…

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ICJ Ordered Israel To Halt Military Operations in Rafah

International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague, Netherlands, on May 24 ordered Israel to halt its military assault in the city of Rafah, located in the southernmost part of Gaza. The 15-judge Bench, however, stopped short of or…

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The Global Pandemic Treaty

Health officials from the 194 member states of the World Health Organization hope next week to complete more than two years of negotiations on new rules for responding to pandemics when they gather in Geneva. Negotiations are ongo…

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Reservation For Muslims Struck Down By Calcutta HC

Calcutta High Court has struck down a series of orders passed by the West Bengal government between March 2010 and May 2012 by which 77 communities (classes), 75 of which were Muslim, were given reservation under the Other Backwar…

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Operation Smiling Buddha

its landmark first nuclear tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan, as part of the ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation. Until it actually happened, secrecy surrounded the event, as many major world powers at the time attempted to restrict the prolifer…

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Cyclone Remal

Cyclone Remal made landfall between West Bengal’s Sagar Island and Bangladesh’s Khepupara. It will be the first pre-monsoon tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this year. WHAT DOES THE NAME MEAN & WHO CHOSE IT?

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Antarctic Parliament

46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also known as the Antarctic Parliament, from May 20-30 in Kochi. The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa, through the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has organ…

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How to Prepare for CSAT UPSC in 1 Month ?

Preparing for the UPSC CSAT in 1 month requires a focused, daily 2-hour routine for PYQ analysis, targeted practice, and mock tests to master Maths, Reasoning, and Comprehension. Focus on high-weightage topics.

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How to Crack UPSC Prelims 2024

Discover effective strategies to crack the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Prelims Exam. Here Powerful Tips to Crack IAS Prelims 2025 exam.

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How to Prepare For IAS After 12th ?

Strategy to kickstart your IAS exam preparation after 12th. Learn why school and college are ideal starting points. Explore effective tips to becomeIAS Officer after 12th, ensuring a strong foundation for UPSC success.

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First Indian To Complete A Sub Orbital Trip

India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura was among the six space tourists who undertook a short recreational trip to space on Sunday (May 19). Thotakura, who is based in the United States, is the first space tourist…

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